SEC Reporting Manager

Brilliant Management Resources is seeking a consultant with a focus in SEC Reporting to assist a client of ours in the Greater Chicago Area with a project. The interim SEC Reporting Manager will be instrumental in the external reporting process and assisting in the preparation of all reports filed with the SEC. This is a great opportunity to partner with a company in transition to assist in ensuring their reporting is done accurately and is well documented.

The Consultant, External Reporting will be responsible for the following activities:

• Assist in the preparation and filing of reports with the SEC, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K (earnings press releases), proxy statements and other filing documents.
• Prepare various financial statements, footnotes and MD&A in the periodic filings.
• Interface with key contributors to the SEC reports including Legal, Finance, Tax, FP&A, Supply Chain, Operations.
• Coordinate information requests and prepare supporting documentation and analyses to support the financial statements, footnotes and MD&A disclosures, including disclosure checklists and tie-out binders.
• Work with external auditors in conjunction with the annual year-end audit and interim reviews.
• Remain current on new and upcoming accounting guidance issued by the FASB and SEC.
• Continuously assess the financial reporting processes for process improvements.
• Prepare reports/analyses and participate in other projects as needed

The interim SEC Reporting Manager should possess the following attributes:

• At least seven years of experience, including at least three years of experience with SEC Reporting.
• BS/BA in Accounting required.
• CPA or progress towards CPA preferred.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and SEC reporting rules.
• Experience with Workiva (formerly WebFilings) a plus but not required
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint (vlookup, if statements, pivot tables, etc.